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finches

UK //ˈfɪntʃɪz//US //ˈfɪntʃɪz//

词源

源自中古英语 'fynch',古英语 'finc',与德语 'Fink' 同源。

noun

❶ 雀类鸟的统称,指小型鸣禽,通常有短而粗的喙,常见于花园和林地中。

“The garden was full of colorful finches singing in the trees.”

(花园里满是色彩斑斓的雀鸟在树上歌唱。)

“Finches are known for their beautiful songs and varied plumage.”

(雀鸟以其优美的歌声和多样的羽毛而闻名。)

同义词:songbirds, sparrows, canaries

常见短语

Darwin's finches — 指加拉帕戈斯群岛上的一组雀鸟,因达尔文研究其进化而闻名。

“Darwin's finches are a classic example of adaptive radiation.”

(达尔文雀是适应性辐射的经典例子。)